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Santiago de Cuba, last of the first 7 existent villages in the 16th century and second city on the Island of Cuba, was founded July 25, 1515. Its name is in honor of Santiago Apostle, warrior saint and patron from Spain.The Foundation of the village Santiago de Cuba was a task commanded to Diego Velazquez de Cuellar (in his position as Lieutenant Governor, with responsibility for directing the conquest, the colonization of the territory and the exploitation for the benefit of the colonists and of the Spanish crown). Cigar card from the History of Cuba, Geografico Universal, Propaganda de los Cigarros Susini y La Corona, Tabacalera Cubana.